Henchman guilty of stabbing meth cook to death in drug market power struggle
Ricky Wang, suspected of plotting a bloody syndicate coup, died tied to a chair.
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Winter is back on at Ruapehu after a flurry of snow and an eleventh-hour government grant.
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Crime boss Uncle Six and a fellow henchman both pleaded guilty and testified against him.
Native trees illegally cut down on conservation land
A 600-year-old rimu is among the trees illegally felled.
'I knew too much': Meth cook gives rare insider glimpse into Auckland's lucrative clan labs
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'Don't torture me anymore': Widow begged for answers after husband vanished
Ricky Wang's body was discovered encased in concrete in a remote, shallow grave.
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Tied to a chair and stabbed to death: Ex meth boss to testify at murder trial
How "Ricky" Wang found himself tied to a chair.
Man jailed 15yrs for killing drug-ring member buried on Desert Rd
A man who served time for dumping victim's body is sentenced again - this time for murder.
Desert Rd homicide: Man pleads guilty to murder
Wang's body was found covered in concrete in a remote area three years after he vanished.
Two dead in crash on SH47, Tongariro
Two people have died in a crash on SH47 in Tongariro National Park.
Chateau Tongariro Hotel closes today
The historic hotel has been shut due to seismic concerns.
Chateau Tongariro: DoC handed hotel keys, search for new owners begins
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Chateau Tongariro to close permanently, 'unexpectedly' this week
A seismic survey was the final nail in the coffin say the historic hotel owners.
Grand Chateau Tongariro to close permanently on February 5
Seismic assessment found that the hotel infrastructure no longer met safety standards.
Mystery over Chateau's future
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Tied to a chair and stabbed to death: Auckland meth boss sentenced for grisly murder plot
The remains of Bao 'Ricky' Wang were found in a shallow grave in March 2020.
Govt probes allegations of mistreatment at Chateau Tongariro
Govt investigation probes allegations of staff mistreatment at iconic Tongariro hotel.
Ruapehu Life Pass holders looking for a ski field lifeline
Ruapehu's 14,000 Life Pass holders are wondering about the future of their mountain.
North Island ski fields operator placed in voluntary administration
This comes after three disastrous snow seasons due to a lack of snow and the pandemic
Snow worries: Short Ruapehu season could soon be 'untenable'
Disrupted seasons have left Tūroa and Whakapapa on the brink of bankruptcy.
Shallow grave murder case: Name suppression lapses for co-defendant charged five years after man vanished
Ricky Wang's remains were found near Tongariro National Park in March 2020.
Mountain of debt: Can Ruapehu survive winter of discontent?
Mounting debt means Ruapehu Alpine Lifts faces some tough decisions about its ski fields.
'Unseasonable weather': A third of staff to go as Mt Ruapehu ski fields struggle
There is still more than half of the planned ski season to run, company says.
National parks turn 150: What needs to change for conservation
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NZ needs to prepare for the hazards of an eruption - EQC
The Auckland Volcanic Field has been of particular interest in recent years.
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Hikers' chance discovery has begun a search to find the rings' owner.
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Road snowfall warning for SH1 Desert Rd
Snow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.
Ski-mad kid visits every Kiwi snowfield for mum's treatment
The seven-year-old has set himself an ambitious fundraiser target.
Walking the Tongariro Crossing for a good cause
"The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a completely different experience during the winter."
Hiker rescued from Tongariro Crossing after injuring knee
Emergency call was sent at 6:45pm. It's 6 degrees in the Tongariro National Park.
Restrictions considered at national parks during peak times
High numbers are again expected over this holiday period.